Welcome to MiBlackBox!

About

MiBlackBox is your virtual witness TM PENDING.

MiBlackBox is a Service that allows the User to record calls, pictures and videos in situations such as in emergencies and unforeseen events. The voice file is then automatically recorded, encrypted and stored at an off-site secured server and an sms or in app (app only) notification along with location (app only) is triggered and sent to an Emergency Contact or contacts (app only) enabling the call to be accessed by the User and Emergency Contact.

MiBlackBox is not only an App based service but rather a service that is available to all GSM mobile handsets that are active on the network. The app and Web based version offer more functionality.

In addition to voice calls, once registered and if using a smart phone or app, Users can also upload photos or videos.

MiBlackBox may be used:

in the event of a motor accident, photos or videos can be uploaded detailing the scene, the persons involved and eye witnesses;

when you are being followed while driving or walking in which case a call can be made giving the details of your location and the motor vehicle or person involved;

for any situations in which you feel threatened, insecure and or unsafe.

HOW TO REGISTER FOR THE SERVICE

Individual Users – register via the Website, or using the app versions (Apple and Android or by simply dialing the USSD string *120*8821# or other USSD as published from time to time on or from their mobile phone and then completing a simple guided interactive USSD process.

Once registration is completed, Users are sent an sms with the contact details of MiBlackBox which they can save to their phone directory or if possible, as a hot key on their phone (fast dial). In the case of the app, MiBlackBox will still send a welcome SMS but the contact details will be stored in the app already.

APP Features

MiBlackBox - ``Your Virtual Witness`` TM PENDING.

Emergency

Use it to record and notify emergency contacts in the event of an emergency

Record and Save

Capture an image/video/audio recording of the situation in the app

Backups

Files are instantly backed up to remote servers. During the backup files are encrypted for secure storage.

Panic!

Hit the panic button in the app. This will trigger an automated call to our servers.

Voice Recording

Voice files are sent directly to your emergency contact. The app version includes your location.

Encryption

All files are encrypted, secured and archived, in line with the company policy.

MiBlackBox - ``Your Virtual Witness`` TM PENDING.

+27 10 010 0423

Brent Thomson

MD & Founder

Who is Brent?

Brent is a South African Entrepreneur with expertise and knowledge in the mobile telecommunications, mobile payments, distribution, lead generation and mobile media industries. His passion for trading and start-ups is largely fuelled by his optimism and opportunities he sees within the country. As owner and MD of the Rich Rewards Group, made up of Ice Mobile, Foondi Media, Refer2Earn and TaggMii , Brent is currently in the process of growing the business locally and internationally in order to add value to customers and trading partners alike.

Rich Rewards’ latest business venture is MiBlackBox, an app developed by a concerned citizen to help people when they need it. The app which, thanks to Brent’s love of flying, was named after the black box in aircrafts. MiBlackBox allows the user to record calls, pictures and videos that are sent to an emergency contact in various situations. The file is automatically recorded, encrypted and safely stored at an off-site server for later use or as to be used as evidence.

David Muller

Marketing and Design

Who is David?

David Muller has over 30 years of design experience and has been developing innovative product in the mobile industry for over 20 years. David has launched mobile product in several countries such as Australia, Canada, Cameroon, Ghana, Kenya, Mexico, Nigeria, South Africa, Tanzania, Uganda, and Zimbabwe

Sarah Corns

Sales & Marketing

Who is Sarah?

Sarah joined the group in June 2012 having come from a digital and media environment. Responsible for sales and marketing, she is conscientious, customer centric, has an easy going and engaging personality which enables her to create and develop strong relationships with business partners.

Jana Henn

Group Financial Manager

Who is Jana?

Jana joined the group in July 2012 as Financial Manager. She started her career in the Medical Industry from where she moved into the Cellular Industry. Her ability to work well with numbers lead her to the finance world. With over 10 years of experience in finance, working at three financial services companies and acquiring her Certification in bookkeeping, managed to work her way up to Group Financial Manager at Rich Rewards Group of Companies.

Conrad Jacobs

Head Developer

Who is Conrad?

Conrad studied Bsc. Multimedia at the University of Pretoria. After graduating in 2009 Conrad worked on various projects involving graphic design, Web development and Mobile Applications. His vast experience in Mobile app to API connectivity is what drives Miblackbox app to be performance efficient and a quick and effective every day tool. His experience in the mobile development world assisted him in developing the MiBlackBox app to what it is today.

The future of mobile is the future of online. It is how people access online content now. The key challenges for mobile are to engage with consumers via the channel while respecting their privacy, to accurately identify and target users cross-device.